Charlie Colin dies at 58: Fans heartbroken as legendary Train co-founder killed after fatal fall in shower

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Charlie Colin, the founding member of the Train band died at age 58.

The Train’s official X account, paid their tribute to the musician, “When I met Charlie Colin, front left, I fell in love with him. He was THE sweetest guy and what a handsome chap.”

“Let’s make a band that’s the only reasonable thing to do. His unique bass playing a beautiful guitar work helped get folks to notice us in SF and beyond," said the band. 

"I’ll always have a warm place for him in my heart. I always tried to pull him closer but he had a vision of his own. You’re a legend, Charlie. Go charm the pants off those angels❤️🙏🏼 ⭐️,” the post read with a black-and-white snap of all band members.

How did Charlie Colin die?

Colin slipped and fell in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium. No one knew about him until Colin’s friends returned home after five days from their trip, as per TMZ.

He was among the original members of Train, which was formed along with Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, and Jimmy Stafford.

Colin contributed as a bassist for the band in the first three albums, 1999’s eponymous debut, 2001’s ‘Drops of Jupiter’ and ‘My Private Nation'.

The ‘Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)', reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to win the Grammy for best rock song and best instrumental arrangement accompanying vocalist(s).

Colin quit the band in 2003 due to his struggle with substance abuse.

“There was a lot of things that led to me leaving, but it really escalated into it,” Colin shared last year with 'Delphine’s Circle' podcast.

“We never took a break. We drove our tour bus into the parking lot of the recording studio for our second and third record. In Philadelphia, we made our one-and-a-half record… We just never stopped. It’s kind of one those things where you feel like this is too good to be true. Most bands have a lifespan of a few years,” he added.

Fans mourn Charlie Colin's loss

Netizens shattered over Charlie Colin's sudden death.

An X user grieved, "Such sad news. My condolences to his family and those that knew and loved him! Truly a talented person. 💔."

"So sorry for your loss think of you guys and his family at this sad time. #RIPCharlieColin 🙏🙏❤️❤️," another shared.

One expressed, "Condolences to his family and friends of which train was both of those." 

"RIP Charlie. You helped make my childhood great. I know you're charming angels with your guitar and vocals now," an online user wrote. 

"My heart is broken. May he rest in peace 🙏🏻," one prayed. 

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